A Whole lot of Dance

02/11/2015

Interesting links being found between synchronised movements when dancing together and an increase in pain tolerance:

"Let's Dance: Synchronised Movement Helps Us Tolerate Pain and Foster Friendship"

"We also found that synchronisation led to higher pain thresholds, even if the synchronised movements were not exertive. So long as people saw that others were doing the same movement at the same time, their pain thresholds went up."

Read the entire article here: http://tinyurl.com/npdhdjr

28/10/2015

Can't believe there is only two months left of 2015! So, we have two more Room to Breathe sessions left. The next one is on next Thurs, Nov 5. (Register by Nov 3). If you've been meaning to try it out, now is your chance. Everyone is welcome!
http://awholelotofdance.com.au/room-to-breathe

Room to Breathe These DMT sessions are designed for those who would like some “room to breathe”, space and nourishment. These 1.5 hour DMT sessions are held monthly and will incorporate personal exploration and expression in a group context. We will be creative and playful, while also finding moment…

02/07/2015

18/05/2015

The Australian Dance Movement Therapy conference is happening in Melbourne in July, for anyone interested in hearing about the broad range of exciting things going on in this industry!
http://dtaa.org.au/conference/index.htm

Celebrating the 21st birthday of the DTAA July 10-12, 2015The Historic Abbotsford Convent, 1 St Heliers Street, Abbotsford, Victoria, Australia

10/03/2015

https://www.anxiety.org/what-is-dance-movement-therapy

Dancing can significantly influence our moods, emotions and attitudes. Because of this, dance therapy can be used to impact our mental health. Learn more about how dance movement therapy is used to treat anxiety.

05/03/2015

Doing final preparations for my new DMT group for STARTTS. I get to work with some beautiful Tibetan refugee ladies, beginning next week. What a privilege.
http://www.startts.org.au/

Beautiful portraits and heartfelt writings from refugee teenage girls. December 10, 6pm, NSW Parliament House Theatrette Foyer

03/03/2015

A great post written by Amber Gray, one of my mentors and leaders in the field of DMT with Refugees.
http://blog.adta.org/2015/01/19/dancemovement-therapy-with-refugees-and-survivors/

Editor's Note: In anticipation of the January 28th ADTA webinar, Broken Body, Broken World: Dance/Movement Therapy and the Restorative Process for Refugees and Survivors, we asked Amber Gray to re...

05/11/2014

Room to Breathe

A Dance Movement Therapy (DMT) session designed for those who would like some "room to breathe", space and nourishment.

These 1.5 hour DMT sessions will be held monthly and will incorporate personal exploration and expression in a group context. All are welcome as you are, to engage in these sessions as you need.

A great opportunity also for those who would like to check out a DMT session without committing to a whole program. All are welcome to come once or twice or every month.

Date: Thursday, Nov 20
Time: 6:15 for a 6:30pm start.
Location: The Basement (at Pittwater Uniting Church, 10 Jubilee Ave, Warriewood).
Cost: $30
Bring: A notebook and pen. Wear comfortable clothes you can move in.
Register: Contact Esther to reserve your place (0407769943 or esther.a.edwards@gmail.com)

09/10/2014

http://www.queenslandballet.com.au/learn/fitness-and-wellbeing/dance-for-parkinsons

CostFour classes for $50 per participant (includes complimentary entry for carer/friend) Casual attendance is subject to availability and costs $13 per participant. Cash, credit cards and EFTPOS payments accepted.

30/09/2014

A great professional development opportunity for anyone working in the field of dementia and aged care. Facilitated by Dr. Heather Hill, an expert in the field. (Details attached).

http://www.dtaa.org.au/download/HeatherHillSydney_Nov2014.pdf

20/09/2014

This. is. excellent.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SB_0vRnkeOk

We believe that smart ideas can turn the city into a better place. Like a dancing traffic light that makes people wait and watch rather than walk through the...

17/09/2014

Re-Form is running again, starting Thurs Oct 16. More details on my website >> http://awholelotofdance.com.au/re-form
https://vimeo.com/57363953

A Dance Movement Therapy (DMT) based program, aiming to provide healing and freedom for your body, heart, mind and spirit. Re-Form helps people, through movement,…